“It is a strange life up here on the mountain side, but I like it, and never yearn after civilization. ” — Isabella L. Bird Copy Share Image
“The scarcely audible whisper of soft airs through the trees morning and evening, rain drops falling gently, and the murmur of drowsy surges far… — Isabella L. Bird Copy Share Image
“Truly a good horse, good ground to gallop on, and sunshine, make up the sum of enjoyable travelling.” — Isabella L. Bird Copy Share Image
“A little longer, and I too should say, like all who have made their homes here under the deep banana shade,-- “We will return… — Isabella L. Bird Copy Share Image
“It is a strange life up here on the mountain side, but I like it, and never yearn after civilization. ” — Isabella L. Bird Copy Share Image
“people live more happily than any that I have seen elsewhere. It is very cheerful to live among people whose faces are not soured… — Isabella L. Bird Copy Share Image
